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Certification
Languages
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Marcela Gonzalez

Keansburg

Summary

Dynamic Pool Substitute Teacher at Keansburg School District, skilled in behavior management and relationship building. Fluent in English and Spanish, I foster inclusive environments and effectively support diverse communities and students andparents with language barriers. Committed to professional growth, I integrate cultural awareness and empathy to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pool Substuture Teacher

Keansburg School District
09.2004 - Current

I would be appointed by the administration school office to cover assignments when a teacher is absent

Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Integrated cultural awareness in class time by incorporating diverse perspectives.

Interpreting from English to Spanish to help students or parents with their language barrier.


Cosmetologist

Tony's Hair Crew
06.1998 - 11.2006
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure a seamless and enjoyable customer experience for all salon clients.
  • Educated clients on proper hair care techniques to promote healthier hair between appointments.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and techniques by attending workshops, trade shows, and continuing education courses.

Education

No Degree - Certification Spanish / English Interpreter

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
02-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-2017

Associate of Arts - Education

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
05-2005

Associate of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Pssaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
05-1995

Liceo Santa Teresita
Santiago, Chile
12-1986

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Positive role model
  • Public speaking
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Serving diverse communities
  • ESL- english as second language
  • Empathy and patience

Accomplishments

Earned- an ESL certificate of completion to help me to enter my career of choice.

Managed- Worked full time and managed to go to school full time to earn my associate degree.

I became a Cosmetologist and worked in the field for 10 years to be financially successful and earned my Bachelor degree in Spanish

Multitasking- Earning my degrees, working fulltime and becoming a mother, help me to set my goals straight leading me to my own self organization and reflection.

Certification

ESL Certificate

Substitute Teacher Certificate in NJ

Spanish / English Interpreter Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Community Cleanup
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Fundraising Events
  • Volunteer Work

Timeline

Pool Substuture Teacher

Keansburg School District
09.2004 - Current

Cosmetologist

Tony's Hair Crew
06.1998 - 11.2006

No Degree - Certification Spanish / English Interpreter

Brookdale Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Kean University

Associate of Arts - Education

Brookdale Community College

Associate of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Pssaic County Community College

Liceo Santa Teresita